We were in town for our son's hockey tournament and took a date day to check out wineries in town…read moreand this was our first and favourite. We expected them to be slow so we're shocked they were open so early for tastings...and it was at the end of the "season" (late September?) but as we drove in we saw a groundskeeper hustle over to the tasting room to serve us there. He was great. Didn't rush us at all. Told us many stories. It was an absolute win. Wines were nice. 100% recommend to anyone doing tours of that area. Not a destination on its own but awesome as part of a food/drink adventure.

Larch Hills was a blind tasting first place Winner!…read more For my birthday I had a wine tasting event. Larch Hills Ortega won. So we had to try it in person. The wines are fantastic, smooth, very well balanced and unique. Family style, authentic, persona free customer service spotlights the experience 10/10.

This is a bit of a delayed review but drinking a bottle of their wine at home today reminded me of…read morethe awesome experience we had at this winery. My husband and I were on a road trip in the summer and decided to try a local winery on our way. We are so glad we stopped here. Beautiful location near Salmon Arm and a wonderful owner to greet us on our arrival. We went through a tasting and ended up with about 4 bottles. The bottle I opened recently that prompted this awesome review was the 2017 Siegerrebe - delicious! Would definitely recommend stopping by to anyone driving through the area.

Beautiful winery! My mom and I decided we wanted to do some wine tasting while in BC. Why not?!…read more This was our second stop of the adventure. Tucked away in the trees, family run place. They had quite a few samples of wine and I ended up buying 4 bottles. A chocolate dessert wine, a buttery white and two reds. I'm looking forward to drinking them.

This is gem, and obviously flies under the radar. The wine is great, staff attentive, and there's a…read morelot of thought going into the small details. The vibe is summery, laid back, and welcoming. Their charcuterie tray and multiple options are a nice touch. There's something for everyone here. Be prepared to find a smile on your face as time slows down and you enjoy the simple pleasures of Sunnybrae, and this quaint little winery.

A gem of a little winery. We came here to sample their wines while enjoying the spectacular view…read morefrom the patio, and neither disappointed. The service was top notch, attentive without being overbearing, and there was a nice selection of wines to choose from. We were there on a Sunday, after lunch, so did not have any of the food offerings, but what we saw being delivered to the other tables looked yummy. And serious plus, dog friendly!

The views are stunning, but the wines just weren't for us. I think we dumped each one in the…read moretasting except for the last which wasn't actually part of it but poured as an extra. Our host was nice. There was a food truck out front. It was a beautiful day and we would have preferred to have our tasting outside where we could enjoy it instead of at the counter facing the wall. Oh well. Much else to explore in the area, and they can't all be winners.

This is my favourite winery in the Lake Country area. It is…read moreperched on the hillside overlooking the Okanagan Lake. When you enter their tasting room, you will see the breathtaking lake view on the left, and amaze by the beautiful tasing bar on the right. Wine tasting booking with their very knowledgable staff is recommended. I fell in love with their Wildblume sparkling wine (wildflower in German) named after the Arrowleaf Balsamroot flowers that grow on the hills of the Okanagan Valley each spring. I also like their Bacchus German wine that is perfectly refreshing. I recommend buying a bottle of wine and a box of charcuterie, and head to their outdoor patio to savour the beautiful nature.

We were waiting for our ride back to hotel at the end of our wine tour (I recognize that sounds…read morestrange but given our hotel location, the wine tour company has arranged for separate transfer). To avoid having the rest of the group wait for us, we told them to go ahead and we'd wait for our ride. We were told by the wine tasting folks that we were welcome to sit in the restaurant and order a glass of wine while we waited (which we were happy to do and pay for). After the group left, we walked into the restaurant, and before we were even able to sit, a waiter came over and said they were not serving food anymore. We clarified it was just to grab a drink (which were informed by their colleague at the wine store was 100% ok, and from whom we just purchased a $90 bottle of wine from) , but he said sorry they are closed (it was 4pm and website says open until 5, and everyone else that we spoke to that WORKS THERE told us to go to restaurant and could wait there), meanwhile there were a bunch of tables that were eating mid-meal. That is despicable service and lack of business awareness. Instead we left and had to wait outside in 38 degC. Ridiculous. Worst service ever. Also we are are brown. All the people inside (and the server) were white. Make of that what you will. We did.

Stopped for a quick glass of wine. Absolutely an amazing place to eat and a tasting. We had the…read morecrab cakes & scallops. Both beautifully presented and tasty. Service was fantastic. Restaurant was buzzing and energetic. Highly recommend the stop. The wine is fantastic as well.

We had a long drive and wanted to stop someplace nice for lunch. We found this winery and decided…read moreto try it. The wines were good and the food was nice as well. The view is very pretty so it turned out to be a good place to stop and relax for a little bit. Everyone was very nice and helpful as well. The tasting room is large and also has lots of cute gifts inside can also buy. Very nice place.

Beautiful spot to stop for some wine or even a full meal. Didn't try the restaurant myself however,…read moreService at the tasting room was impecable with helping us select something we would really enjoy. The wine we selected in the end was great and we got to enjoy a nice sunny day at this stunning location

I didn't know Harper's Trail is the first winery in Kamloops, until we drove up to the gate and saw…read morethe sign indicating that. They had a busy summer and was sold out of most of their wine. We were lucky as they would close for the season the next day after our visit, and reopen in April or so. I never knew wineries will close for Fall/Winter. There were 5 types of wine to taste - Sparkling Chardonnay (like champagne - on the dry side) - Field Blend White (I like this, very light) - Silver Mane Block Riesling (not very sweet and is heavier than the Field Blend White, but has a stronger flavor) - Chardonnay (too dry for me, but it has an interesting oak flavor, not a typical Chardonnay) - Pinot Noir (only red available then, very strong and dry for me, but for red wine lover, this will be good) I bought 3 bottles - Field Blend White, Riesling and the Pinot Noir. The $5 tasting fee is waived if you buy a bottle of wine. I was told Harper's Trail specialized more in white wines, which could explain why they only have 3 types of reds (Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc and Field Blend Red). I also got the wine flavored jelly and honey. Lovely place.

We went for a tasting and the service was great. The sommelier was very polite and informative. She…read moreshared with us the history of the winery and how it was the first in the area. The shop includes fun trinkets as well as locally-made honey and beeswax products. The tasting was $5 and is refunded if you buy a bottle of wine. The tasting includes 6 wines ranging from whites to reds. It is easy to get to and there are plenty of signs leading the way. If you're driving back to town afterwards, I recommend taking Shuswap Rd for a nice riverside drive. Watch out for cattle-guard.

Gorgeous views and it was a lovely day but the tasting room experience is impersonal. We were…read morearound a bar and tried four different wines. It seemed rushed and there was no opportunity to try any of the more complex or elevated wines.

Pretty decent winery. I would not build a parking lot on a hill but I guess sometimes you have to…read more My wife twisted her back in the lot and it set our whole vacation back. Beside that it is a beautiful place with a great view. The inside has a great show room and the staff is friendly and smart!. Tasting was great but it was our first day and I didnt buy a bottle since we had many places to see. I did later buy a bottle of monks blend and it was awesome. Easy access from town, this place is definitely worth stopping in.

Need to update. The Gewürztraminer is still one of my wife's and my favourites. In fact we had it…read moreat our wedding in 2021. Let me premise this review by saying that we planned our wedding in five weeks. Side note, my wife did everything including baking and decorating our three tiered wedding cake so what happened next help relieve some of the stress. I called Doug, the owner, to see about getting a case of the Gewürztraminer sent down to the Lower Mainland as I did not have time to run up to Kamloops to pick it up. I was advised that they did not have any courier or deliver service in place that they were satisfied with. He said they had some problems with previous couriers. When I explained my dilemma for the urgency, he advised me that he was actually coming to the Lower Mainland for some supplies and would be able to bring the case with him. When I asked him where he wanted me to meet in as I would drive to him since he was doing me the favour. He even delivered it to my office in Burnaby at no charge. That to me said a lot about the person that he is and the business that he operates. Everyone at the wedding enjoyed the wine, especially if they prefer sweet. I also went to Sagewood in 2022 when I was up in Kamloops. In fact I visit every time I go.

We had a great experience with the $5 wine tasting. You may try five wines. They have a selection…read moreof red and White. It is a family run vineyard. They had some very flavorful wines. Your tasting fee goes towards your bottle purchase. They have indoor and outdoor seating. It looks like you are visiting someone's home.